Lion Brand^® Microspun

GAUGE:

18.25 sts + 25 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in Seed st on larger needles. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

PATTERN STITCH Seed Stitch (multiple of 2 sts + 1) Row 1 *K 1, p 1; repeat from *, end k 1. Row 2 P the k sts and k the p sts as they present themselves. Repeat Row 2 for Seed st.

NOTES:

Front Panel flower motif is worked using the intarsia technique (a separate ball of yarn for each color), then beaded and appliquéd. Back Panel is worked side-to-side.

FRONT
With larger needles and A, cast on 41 sts. Work 4 rows in Seed st.

Next Row Work 5 sts in Seed st, place marker, work to last 5 sts, place marker, work last 5 sts in Seed st.

Continue working first and last 5 sts in Seed st, and work Flower Chart over the center 31 sts. When Flower Chart is complete, work 5 rows in Seed st over 41 sts. Bind off.

BACK

With larger needles and A, cast on 37 sts. Work in Seed st, changing colors as follows: 6 rows A, 4 rows D, 4 rows B, 4 rows C, 4 rows B, 6 rows A, 4 rows B, 4 rows A, 4 rows B, 4 rows C, 4 rows B, 4 rows D, 6 rows A. Bind off.

FLOWER APPLIQUÉ

With larger needles and B, cast on 10 sts, bind off 9 sts, *cast on 9 sts, bind off 9 sts, repeat from * 3 times, end last repeat bind off 10 sts.

KNITTED CORD

With double-pointed needles and A, cast on 4 sts. *Slide sts to other end of needle and, pulling yarn across back of work, k 4. (Do not turn work.) Repeat from * until Cord measures 41" [104 cm]. Bind off.

FINISHING

Sew Flower Appliqué around flower center. Following chart, sew light blue rocailles and light blue bugle beads to define petals. Sew gold rocailles randomly to flower center. Following photograph, sew green bugle beads to leaves to make veins.

Sew side and bottom seams. Sew Cord ends together to form a loop. Centering Cord seam at center bottom of Bag, sew Cord around side and bottom seams, leaving excess at top for handle. Sew 7 flower sequins along top edge of Appliqué . Sew 5 flower sequins evenly spaced along each side of Bag.

Cut 2 pieces of buckram 9" x 8" [23 x 20.5 cm]. Cut 2 pieces of lining fabric 9" x 9" [23 x 23 cm]. With right sides of fabric together and buckram on the outside, sew side and bottom seams. Fold top 1" [2.5 cm] of lining fabric over and tack down. Sew to inside of Bag.

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